
Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including Cycling Weekly and Rouleur.
Dani has reported from the world's top races and has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Maëva Squiban. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro Léon.
Her palmarès includes writing such as 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix, plus National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special, and 'Breaking the taboo' – Tour de France Femmes riders highlight issues of low rider weight and disrupted menstrual cycles.
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Tour de France organisers urge spectators to stop using smoke bombs and flares
By Dani Ostanek published
News The move comes after the peloton was forced to race through thick smoke once again during the weekend's opening stages

'Not a realistic comparison' – Remco Evenepoel's right-hand man dismisses criticism of Soudal-QuickStep and comparisons with Tadej Pogačar's support squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We can't do more than our best. I am convinced that we are all at a high level' says Ilan Van Wilder

'This partnership isn’t about luxury' – Mathieu van der Poel on the defensive following backlash over deal with private jet charter company
By Dani Ostanek published
News The average private jet flight in 2023 emitted two-thirds of the average EU citizen's total yearly emissions

There are all the new national champions jerseys at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women
By Dani Ostanek last updated
News Riders show off their new national jerseys with 46 national champions racing in France and Italy this July

The 5km rule returns at the Tour de France, but bonus second sprints are out
By Dani Ostanek published
News Several rules and regulations get tweaked ahead of this year's Tour

Tour de France jerseys: Here's are the competitions every rider wants to win this July
By Stephen Farrand, Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature Details of the four iconic leader's jerseys and the minor prizes at the race explained
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